Reviews

Murder in an Irish Churchyard by Carlene O'Connor

peggyemi's review against another edition

4.0

This third installment in the Irish Village Mystery series was a really enjoyable read. For me, I love the Irish setting and the way the author has weaved authentic dialect into the story. The characters are well written and I enjoy the growth we see in all the O'Sullivan siblings with each new book. There have been a lot of changes for the siblings, but most notable is that Siobhan is now part of the garda (Irish Police). This has also brought about changes in her relationship with Macdara Flannery. One of the things I enjoy is how the siblings tend to play a part in each mystery, even if a small one.

This third book had a stead plot that kept this reader turning pages. There are two mysteries inter-woven in this story - a historical mystery that has a bearing on the present day murder mystery. As Macdara and Siobhan work together while trying to keep their personal life separate, there are plenty of suspect, clues, twists and forks in the road while trying to uncover the true story and catch a killer.

I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy of this book provided to me by the publisher, Kensington, through Netgalley.

brittanylovesbooks's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

shelleykayreads's review against another edition

mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

eitan743's review against another edition

mysterious medium-paced

4.0

lorimichelekelley's review

3.0

Audible version: This third one in the series was pretty good, but the whole spoiled rich people theme is wearing a bit thin. I still love the O'Sullivan Six and like how they are all incorporated into solving the mystery or helping out in some way. It's sort of like Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys, or Scooby Doo for adults with the comedy and silliness and wholesome fun. I'll listen to more once they go on sale.

kristenmay's review

adventurous emotional funny mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

5.0

ellarymt's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

meganpbennett's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

After enjoying the first two books in the series, I put this one on hold at my local library. And it wasn't as good as the first two. A lot of the charm of the first two are missing, and Siobhán's treatment at the hands of her fellow Guards just smacks of 'you women don't belong here and you should just quit and save me the trouble of firing you'. Her superior officer is someone I wanted to punch midway through his first couple of sentences. 

So, yeah, missing the charm of the first two. However, the murder mystery itself is really good. The genealogy story is fascinating, and I've love to know more about what really happened on the boat between the brothers. 

asanford's review against another edition

2.0

Eh - I’m just not totally engrossed in this series. But I’ll keep reading cause the first was much better.

zoeamac's review against another edition

funny lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0